Carle Place, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Carle Place is a small city in New York with a population of 5,094. Residents earn $130,063 per year, which is 73% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
5,094 Population 5,306/sq mi density
$130,063 Median Income $66,627 per capita
$743,800 Home Value $820,799 Zillow
$2,291 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$130,063 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$743,800 home value, $2,291/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $130,063
73% higher than US avg
Home Value $743,800
164% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 49.2%
46% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,291
97% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.0%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Carle Place Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,094
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density5,306/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,063
Per Capita$66,627
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$743,800
Rent$2,291
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$820,799

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.0%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation88 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+93.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
EV Stations5
Libraries63

Is Carle Place a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carle Place receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Carle Place stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carle Place is $130,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Carle Place among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carle Place is $743,800, making it a premium housing market at 164% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,291 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 49.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Carle Place enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Carle Place has a population of 5,094 with a density of 5,306 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.1%), with 2% Black.

Population

5,094
Total Population
5,306
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Carle Place vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only63.1%
20% below US avg
Spanish36.9%
175% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Carle Place vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carle Place is $130,063, which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Carle Place vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$130,063
73% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,627
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Carle Place is $743,800, 164% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,291 (97% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $820,799.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$743,800
164% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$820,799

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,291
97% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate2.10%
In Carle Place, 27.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.0% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Carle Place vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.0%
16% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression15.0%
Mental Distress14.2%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.5%
Checkup Rate79.5%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Carle Place vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Carle Place has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall18.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation88 ft (27 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density5,306/sq mi
Coordinates40.7499°N, 73.6124°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.2%
46% above US avg
High School+93.8%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,306/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Work from Home13.8%

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